Case Law Analysis
Special Purpose Vehicle Exempt from Periodical Inspection Certificate; Insurer Must Pay 75% of IDV with Interest | Gujarat Motor Vehicles Rules : Gujarat CDC
The Gujarat CDC ruled that a sugar-cane harvester, classified as a special-purpose vehicle, is not required to obtain a periodical inspection certificate under the Gujarat Motor Vehicles Rules. Consequently, the insurer must settle 75 % of the Insured Declared Value with interest, clarifying claim-settlement obligations for owners of similar agricultural equipment.